Formed in 1947 in Malden, Massachusetts, pop vocal quartet The Ames Brothers was
founded by Gene, Vic, Joe, and Ed Urick. Initially calling themselves The Amory
Brothers, the group’s name was shortened to The Ames Brothers and the Urick’s
began to use Ames as their stage last names. Their career began when they
performed for the troops at various US Army and Navy bases before taking up a
residency at The Fox and Hounds club in Boston. They moved their act to New York
City and were discovered by Milt Gabler at Decca Records. The Ames Brothers
became the first artists to record for...